Explore Blue & Green Caves With Speedboat – Private Tour

Seven caves, one short morning, plenty of sea. This private speedboat trip packs Koločep’s Blue Cave, three Green caves, Betina Cave, and Pidgeon’s Cave into about four hours. I like the small-group format, which lets you swim, snorkel, take photos, or linger on Lopud without following a large group. I also like that drinks, towels, life jackets, masks, and a GoPro are included.

The main consideration is pace. You see a lot of the coast in half a day, but the cave stops are not long, and some smaller caves cannot be entered. Lunch costs extra, and walking on Lokrum is not part of the outing, so this is mainly a boat and swimming trip rather than a full island tour.

Key points to know before booking

• Seven cave stops around three islands: Koločep, Lopud, and Lokrum give you a varied view of the Dubrovnik coast.
• Koločep supplies the main swimming drama: The Blue Cave glows when sunlight reflects through the water, while the Green caves offer turquoise and green tones.
• A private boat keeps the day flexible: Only your group of up to four people takes part.
• The package covers useful extras: Drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and GoPro use are included.
• Lopud adds a break from the boat: You can see a car-free island, visit its village, and arrange an optional lunch.
• Weather matters: You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, but rough weather may also force a new date or cancellation.

What this four-hour Dubrovnik boat trip is really like

This is a compact coastal outing built around swimming, caves, and open water. You travel by speedboat with a skipper, fuel, drinks, towels, snorkeling equipment, and life jackets covered in the price.

The private setup is the key advantage. The boat is reserved for your group, up to four people, so you are not sharing the schedule with a crowded excursion. You can ask to spend more time swimming or take a little longer on Lopud, within the limits of the four-hour trip.

The price is $556.31 per group. For four people, that works out to about $139 per person. That is not a budget boat ride, but the figure includes the skipper, fuel, drinks, equipment, taxes, and the private boat. For a couple, the per-person cost is much higher. For four friends or family members who want privacy, the value is easier to see.

This tour is best for people who want active time on the water. You should be comfortable getting in and out of a boat, swimming in the sea, and making short stops rather than settling into one beach for the whole day. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed.

Koločep’s smaller caves and the famous Blue Cave

Koločep is the first major stop, and the boat visits several small caves around the island before reaching the Blue Cave. Some of these openings are too small or unsuitable to enter. That is worth knowing, because the promise of seven caves does not mean seven full cave walks or seven long swims.

The smaller caves are best treated as scenic coastal formations. Your skipper shares stories about them as you pass, and their secluded settings give the coast a feeling of quiet discovery. You remain on the boat for some of these stops, taking in the rock openings and clear water from the sea.

The Blue Cave is the visual centerpiece. As sunlight reaches the water and reflects inside, the sea takes on a striking blue color. The effect is strongest from within or near the cave entrance, which is why the stop is designed to get you close enough to swim in.

You can expect the urge to jump straight into the water. Snorkeling gear is provided, and towels are included, so you do not need to pack this equipment yourself. Life jackets are also supplied, giving you a practical option if you are less confident in open water.

A complimentary GoPro is available for photos and underwater footage. This is a useful touch because the Green and Blue caves are more memorable when you can capture the color from water level. You should still keep your expectations sensible. A GoPro cannot guarantee perfect images in every light condition, and the time at each cave is limited.

The three Green caves for swimming and photos

After the Blue Cave, the boat continues to three Green caves on Koločep. Here the color shifts from deep blue to a mix of turquoise and green as light moves across the water.

These caves are also swimming and snorkeling spots. If you want a photograph that looks different from the classic Blue Cave shot, this is where you get it. The rippling surface and colored rock surroundings give the GoPro a good subject, especially when you are in the water rather than viewing the caves only from the boat.

The Green caves also show why this tour works well for a small private group. You can focus on swimming if that is your priority, or spend more time taking pictures if your group prefers. A larger boat excursion often has to move everyone along at the same moment.

Still, this is not a calm beach day. The tour covers several sites in roughly one hour on Koločep, including the smaller caves, the Blue Cave, and the three Green caves. You will see a lot, but you should not expect a long, unhurried session at every opening.

Alcoholic drinks are available, including beer and wine. Water and soft drinks are included too. The minimum drinking age is 18. Since this is an active boat trip with swimming and snorkeling, I would treat the beer and wine as a pleasant extra, not the main reason to book.

Lopud gives you an hour on solid ground

The next stop is Lopud, a car-free island with a main village and two large sandy beaches. After time on a speedboat, this hour on land gives the outing a useful change of rhythm.

Lopud’s past includes two monasteries, thirty churches, and several noble palaces. You will see remnants rather than a fully preserved historic center, so this is not a deep heritage tour. Even so, the old buildings and village setting offer more cultural interest than a simple swim stop.

You can spend your time in the main village or visit the island’s other large beach, Šunj. Šunj sits in a broad bay on the south side of Lopud and is surrounded by trees. The beach gives you another chance to swim or relax before returning to the boat.

Lunch is not included. The operator can arrange a reservation at a local restaurant serving freshly caught fish, but that meal will be at your own cost. With only about an hour at Lopud, you should decide in advance if you want lunch or beach time. Trying to do both could make this stop feel rushed.

Lopud is also where the tour may appeal to someone who does not want four straight hours in the water. You get a short land break, a car-free setting, and the option of a restaurant meal. But if your main goal is history or extended time on the island, one hour is not enough for a full visit.

Betina Cave near Dubrovnik’s Old Town

On the return toward Dubrovnik, the boat stops at Betina Cave near Lokrum. You can reach this cave only by sea, and the entrance leads to a pebbly beach inside.

Betina faces southeast and can be cooler in the afternoon because it sits in full shade at that time. That makes it a useful stop if the sun has been strong, though shaded water may feel cooler when you first enter.

The skipper moors in front of the cave, allowing you to swim, snorkel, take photos, or jump from nearby cliffs if you are brave and comfortable with that activity. The supplied information specifically mentions cliff jumping, but it does not promise a particular jump point or state that it is supervised. You should follow the skipper’s instructions and use your own judgment.

Betina is close to the Old Town, yet its sea-only access gives it a more secluded feel. It is a good final swimming stop because you do not need to travel far from Dubrovnik after leaving the cave.

Pidgeon’s Cave on Lokrum

Across from Betina Cave, the boat visits Pidgeon’s Cave on Lokrum. This is described as the largest of Dubrovnik’s caves, with steep rocks and Mediterranean plants around its entrance.

The cave’s position on the outer side of Lokrum shows the force of the sea over time. Waves have shaped the rock, leaving a dramatic opening framed by stone and vegetation. You view it from the boat and water rather than taking a walking tour of Lokrum.

That distinction matters. Walking on Lokrum is not included, so do not book this trip expecting time to explore the island’s paths or buildings. The stop is about seeing the cave from the coast, swimming, snorkeling, and taking pictures.

The final hour of the itinerary covers Betina Cave and Pidgeon’s Cave. If you want to explore Lokrum on foot, plan a separate visit another day or choose an outing that includes island time.

Captain skill makes a real difference

A speedboat is only as good as the person handling it, especially around cave entrances and rolling sea conditions. The strongest feedback about this outing centers on the captains’ boat handling, safety, and preparation.

Maro is specifically praised for contacting the group ahead of time and having towels, masks, life jackets, and transport ready. He is also noted for docking the boat with care. That kind of preparation matters when you are carrying phones, cameras, and dry clothes around water.

Luka is praised for keeping the group comfortable and safe while guiding the boat through swells. That is an important point for anyone concerned about a fast boat ride. Conditions on the water can change, and careful handling is more valuable than simply going as fast as possible.

Ivan is also associated with the boat-hopping, island visits, and cave snorkeling side of the outing. The exact skipper may vary, but the operating team is identified as Maro and Ivan, with Luka also named in tour feedback. Your confirmation should provide the practical details for your departure.

Drinks and equipment reduce the packing list

This tour covers many of the annoying extras that can add cost or clutter to a day by the sea. You receive towels, snorkeling gear, life jackets, and access to a GoPro.

You also get beer, wine, water, and soft drinks. That means you can travel light and avoid buying every drink separately during the morning. If you plan to drink alcohol, remember that the minimum drinking age is 18.

Lunch is the main extra expense. A restaurant reservation on Lopud can be arranged, but the meal is not included in the $556.31 group price. You should also bring any personal items you need, since the included equipment is limited to the items listed above.

The tour accepts mobile tickets, is offered in English, and is near public transportation. Confirmation arrives at booking. Because the experience is regularly reserved far in advance, with an average booking lead time of 136 days, I would reserve early if your Dubrovnik dates are fixed.

Who will get the most from this private tour

I would choose this trip if you want to see many coastal sites in one morning and care more about swimming than long walks. A couple, family, or group of up to four can spread the fixed price across the boat and enjoy a private schedule.

It also suits photographers and anyone who likes short active stops. The Blue Cave and Green caves offer different colors, while Betina and Pidgeon’s caves add variety near Lokrum. The GoPro is a real benefit if underwater photos matter to you.

You may want a different plan if you dislike boats, have no interest in swimming, or want long visits on land. The cave stops are brief, some small caves cannot be entered, Lopud gets about an hour, and Lokrum walking is excluded.

Good weather is essential. If poor weather cancels the outing, you will be offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel yourself for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours ahead are not refunded or accepted.

Should you book the Koločep and Blue Cave trip?

Book it if you want a private, active coast tour with strong practical inclusions and several different cave settings in only four hours. The private boat, capable captains, swimming time, GoPro access, and included drinks make the price easier to justify for four people.

Think twice if you want a slow beach day, a full Lokrum visit, or a substantial history tour. This outing is about the sea. For the right group, it gives you a lot of Dubrovnik’s coast without wasting time on transfers between separate activities.

FAQ

How long is the private cave tour?

The experience lasts approximately four hours.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private tour is for one group of up to four people.

What islands does the tour visit?

The route visits Koločep, Lopud, and Lokrum Island.

Which caves are included?

The route includes several smaller caves on Koločep, the Blue Cave, three Green caves, Betina Cave, and Pidgeon’s Cave.

Is swimming and snorkeling included?

Yes. Swimming and snorkeling are part of the stops, and snorkeling gear is included.

Is a GoPro provided?

Yes. Complimentary GoPro use is included for taking photos and videos.

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes. Beer, wine, water, and soft drinks are included. The minimum drinking age is 18.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included, though a reservation at a local restaurant on Lopud can be arranged.

Can I walk around Lokrum Island?

No. Walking on Lokrum is not included. The tour visits Pidgeon’s Cave from the water.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If bad weather cancels the experience, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can also cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.